What's a good upgrade from the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT in the $250-$400 range?
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GamerGuy42
I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card, and I might also consider upgrading my CPU to improve overall performance. I use my PC mainly for light gaming and some business work. Currently, I have an AMD 5 5500 processor and a 600W power supply. I'm hoping to find options that fit within the $250 to $400 price range. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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I'd focus on getting a 5700x CPU, which is around $140, and then spend the rest on a 3070 8GB or 6800 XT for a balanced upgrade. The 3070 is particularly good for business tasks too, plus it runs software efficiently!
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Your CPU is fine for now, but I'd recommend looking into the 9060 XT 8GB or the 5060 as good upgrades, especially coming from the 6500 XT.
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If you're in the US, I'd suggest keeping an eye out for a 5060 or even a 6800 XT if you can find it at a good price. You want to ensure you have enough VRAM—at least 12GB nowadays. Just a heads-up though, prices are all over the place right now.
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If you're primarily gaming at 1080p, the 9060 XT 8GB is a solid choice. If you plan to dabble in more graphics-intensive games, you might want to opt for the 9060 XT 16GB for better performance.
PixelPanda: I agree, and don't forget to check out the 5060 if it's on sale. It's a great card as well!
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You should consider a used RX 6800 or XT if you can score one for a decent price. Just keep in mind you'll likely need a PSU upgrade for those models, depending on your current setup.
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GameChanger: I hear you on that! I managed to find a 6750 XT for $275 by pure luck, but it's tough out there.